10 Days
Luxury Bhutan Escape
Ten days across four valleys, staying at Bhutan's finest lodges with a private guide, spa time and quiet access.
Itinerary
10 Days in Bhutan
Western Bhutan plus Phobjikha, the crane valley, with room for a luxury lodge circuit or a short trek.
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How the days flow
Ten days lets you add a fourth valley without lengthening the driving days. Phobjikha is the usual choice: a wide glacial valley, protected wetland and winter home of the black-necked cranes.
This is also the natural length for a luxury lodge circuit, or for guests who want a two-night trek alongside the culture.
Days 1 to 2
Paro: arrival, valley temples, then the Tiger's Nest walk.
Days 3 to 4
Thimphu: Buddha Dordenma, textile academy, artisan visits, dzong.
Days 5 to 6
Punakha: dzong, suspension bridge, riverside walks, farm lunch.
Days 7 to 8
Phobjikha: Gangtey Goenpa, nature trail, cranes in season.
Day 9
Return west with a stop at Dochula, final Paro evening.
Day 10
Departure from Paro.
At a glance
- Length
- 10 days
- Pace
- Unhurried, two nights in each valley
- Valleys
- Paro · Thimphu · Punakha · Phobjikha · Gangtey
- Good for
- Travellers flying long-haul who want the journey to be worth it, Birdwatchers and winter crane season visitors, Luxury lodge circuits and short treks
Matching tours
Journeys that fit this length
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Wildlife & Birding Tours
Black-necked cranes in Phobjikha, the Yongkola forest road and a naturalist guide who knows every call.
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Bhutan Photography Tours
Built around light, not checklists. Dawn passes, dzongs at dusk and permission arranged before you lift the camera.
Plan your journey
Let us plan your Bhutan trip
Tell us your dates, your pace and what you want from Bhutan. Our Thimphu team will build a day-by-day plan for you.